Kennebunk Beach surf break

Kennebunk Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 EDT
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Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
7.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 15th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
1.3
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
SE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
106
70
32
19
77
212
141
10
186
481
739
433
165
90
38
27
27
26
24
23
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
S
5
NW
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
5
SSW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:53AM2.69m
8:24PM2.72m
8:44AM2.78m
9:08PM2.93m
9:34AM2.86m
9:52PM3.13m
10:24AM2.93m
10:38PM3.30m
11:14AM2.96m
11:26PM3.41m
12:05PM2.95m
00:16AM3.45m
12:59PM2.91m
Low Tide
1:39AM0.42m
2:04PM0.24m
2:30AM0.23m
2:50PM0.14m
3:20AM0.01m
3:35PM0.04m
4:10AM-0.19m
4:21PM-0.04m
4:59AM-0.34m
5:09PM-0.08m
5:50AM-0.42m
5:58PM-0.08m
6:42AM-0.43m
6:50PM-0.04m
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5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
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7:53
7:54
7:55
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
2
4
1
13
8
8
5
Temp °C
13
12
13
12
12
10
11
12
11
9
9
10
12
19
21
19
20
20
15
13
17
9
9
9
8
7
4
6
7
9
5
5
7
10
16
18
18
15
15
11
10
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
SE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
110
106
70
32
19
10
10
10
10
186
481
739
433
165
90
38
12
27
26
24
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
S
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
9
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
18
Energy kJ
52
2
13
8
10
20
2
117
31
110
65
22
27
13
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
22
12
28
2
12
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.6
S
3
0.5
S
3
1.3
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.2
ENE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.5
W
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
S
2
Energy kJ
2
7
4
77
212
141
111
75
32
2
1
12
31
5
17
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
11
11
45
11
49
1898
857
398
155
54
141
11
11
11
11
11
231
276
139
276
462
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
4
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kennebunk Beach is 17 km (11 miles) from Biddeford. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biddeford. Biddeford has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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